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What size under-counter bottle cooler do I need for my bar?

What size under-counter bottle cooler do I need for my bar?
Quick answer

Start with service volume and how you work the back bar, then choose a BC-series size that matches the job:

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Start with service volume and how you work the back bar, then choose a BC-series size that matches the job:

Small bar, café bar, or tight back-bar run: a single-door unit (for core SKUs and fast access).

Medium-volume pubs and restaurants: a two-door under-counter/back-bar cooler is usually the sweet spot for day-to-day turnover.

High-volume or multi-station bars: consider three-door capacity or multiple units split by station (for speed of service and better stock rotation).

Practical sizing checks:

Plan for peak service, not quiet periods. If you regularly restock mid-service, you likely need the next size up.

Leave room for kegs/beer lines/other under-counter equipment so you do not end up with a cooler that cannot be placed where staff need it.

If you are choosing between sizes, upsizing often costs less than the labour impact of constant restocking.

In the Unifrost range, common under-counter/back-bar options include BC10, BC20, and BC30 families (e.g., BC10HBE/BC10HBEOG, BC20/BC20OG, BC20HBE/BC20HBEOG, BC20HSE/BC20HSEOG, BC20SBE, BC30HBE).

Read the full guide: Unifrost Under-Counter Bottle Coolers: A Comprehensive Guide.

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